Saturday, April 11

A comprehensive calendar of the Greater Phoenix region's theater, music, dance, exhibits, festivals and more can be found at www.ShowUp.com, along with a Ticket Marketplace that sells last-minute discount tickets and other special offers for events throughout the Valley. ShowUp.com is a project of the non-profit Alliance for Audience.

CHRIS AKARD FITNESS

Akard Fitness Studio is located at 4328 N Wells Fargo Avenue, Suite 4 in Scottsdale. Call 480-941-0211 to make an appointment or visit www.akard.com.

GARDEN GUY

Garden Guy Dave Owens' book, "Extreme Gardening," is sold at Walgreen's, Changing Hands Bookstore, Borders Books, Barnes &amp; Noble and Southwest Gardener located at 15th Avenue and Thomas Road. Be sure to read his latest column in the Cooking &amp; Home section, too. The Garden Guy Store is located at 520 W. Warner. Contact him at gardenguy@gardenguy.com, or visit www.gardenguy.com.